Minister of Planning stressed that a new Pacific Ocean route will be the most economical option for exports to Asia, reducing 10,000 km away from countries such as Japan, China, and South Korea
Brazil is intensifying its efforts to inaugurate the an initiative that aims to connect the agricultural areas of the country to , and to the Chilean ports. This project arises in a context of tariff increase imposed by then -US President Donald Trump, which motivated the Brazilian government to strive to complete the route by 2026. Planning Minister Simone Tebet stressed that the new Pacific Ocean route will be the most economical option for Asia exports, reducing at least 10,000 km the distance between Brazil and countries such as Japan, China, Indonia, Singapore and South Korea. This cost reduction promises to make Brazilian industry and agribusiness more competitive in the international market.
The Brazilian government is determined to complete the corridor for the Atlantic as soon as possible, with a special focus on strengthening logistics through the inclusion of railways. Transport Minister Renan Filho stressed the importance of the project to strengthen ties with China, which is currently the largest commercial partner in Brazil. One of the main expected benefits is the reduction of navigation time to China. President Lula, who is visiting Russia, plans a trip to China to sign memos that will boost Brazilian rail development with Chinese collaboration.
At the same time, the Brazilian government auctioned the so -called Cellulose Route, which connects Mato Grosso do Sul to Sao Paulo, Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo. The governor of Mato Grosso do Sul, Eduardo Hidel, highlighted the need for private investments to monitor growth and support private capital. The Kig consortium has won the auction, offering a 9% discount on the toll fare, and will manage an extension of 870 km for 30 years, with an expected investment of R $ 10.1 billion.
*With information from Daniel Liam
*Report produced with the aid of AI
